2006 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 530 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 530 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |